'Christmas bikers' and 'helicopter ride'

Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.

Gloucestershire Live reported the government will be asked to decide what to do about a dangerous footpath in the South Gloucestershire countryside.

Hundreds of bikers have taken part in the 34th annual Christmas toy run to support Great Western Hospital, the Swindon Advertiser said.

Bristol Live reported on the heart-warming tale of four friends who sent a letter to their neighbour, asking if they could walk their dog.

Someone spotted what could be parts of a wooden sculpture at Porthcawl, which washed up in Weston-super-Mare.

A Taunton man has run a marathon every month this year to raise an amazing £26,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK. He lost his mum to the disease.

The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity posted a view over the Clifton Suspension Bridge from their helicopter.

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